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User’s Guide
TM5000 Series
Notebook Computers
9805807-0001
August 1995
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Copyright (©) 1995 Texas Instruments Incorporated All Rights Reserved — Printed in U.S.A. TravelMate 5000 Series Notebook Computer User’s Guide TI Part No. 9805807-0001 Original Issue: August 1995 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual. Record the serial number, purchase date, and model number in the spaces provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to the
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FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferenc
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Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numériqu
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Contents Contents Preface Chapter 1 Before You Begin Creating Backup Diskettes.................................1-2 System Files Recovery Diskette ..........................1-3 Features.............................................................1-4 Environment ......................................................1-6 Usage.................................................................1-7 Standby and Suspend ........................................1-9 Safety Ring................................
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Contents Standby and Suspend ........................................3-8 Battery LEDs .....................................................3-9 Inserting the Battery Pack................................3-11 Removing the Battery Pack...............................3-12 Charging the Battery........................................3-13 Utilities ............................................................3-14 Caring for Your Battery ....................................3-15 Chapter 4 Options AC Adapter
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Contents Chapter 7 Care and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Computer ......................................7-2 Troubleshooting Tips .........................................7-3 Startup Error Messages......................................7-4 Recovering from a Configuration Loss.................7-6 Appendix A Where to Get Help Index vii
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Preface This manual describes features of the Texas Instruments TravelMate™ 5000 Series of notebook computers. The TM5000 Series computers are similar in appearance and incorporate such features as PCMCIA, internal pointing device, infrared interface, and 16-bit sound. The TravelMate 5000 Series of computers are not only suitable for travel purposes, but can also be used in office environment when connected to a docking station. The docking station turns your notebook into a desktop workstatio
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Preface operation of your TM5000 Series notebook computer. Use the Quick Start instructions that came with your computer to get your computer running for the first time. Use the online TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide to answer questions about your computer that are not answered in this manual. Use the Phoenix SmartShelf on-line ® documentation for information on MS-DOS 6.2 and Windows™ for Workgroups 3.11. This User’s Guide and the TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide are provided online f
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1 Before You Begin After completing procedures in the Quick Start instructions, read this chapter to learn about important functions of your computer. Some, such as Creating Backup Diskettes, should be performed as soon as possible after the purchase of your computer. Contents Creating Backup Diskettes.................................1-2 System Files Recovery Diskette ..........................1-3 Features.............................................................1-4 Environment ...........
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Creating Backup Diskettes Creating Backup Diskettes You should create your backup system diskettes as soon as possible after purchasing your notebook. There are two methods for creating backup system diskettes: ❑ Use the DiskMaker utility from Windows. To use this utility, double-click on the DiskMaker icon in the TravelMate Notebook Center Group. The number of diskettes required to back up each area is indicated by the number of selections on each tab page. Use these selections to comple
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System Files Recovery Diskette System Files Recovery Diskette You are provided a System Files Recovery diskette with your computer. This is a bootable diskette with backup software and enables you to restore minimum system files. For further information, refer to Quick Start instructions or the online TM5000 Series User’s Reference Guide. 1-3
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Features Features The following table displays TM5000 Series standard features: TM5000 TM5000SE PCI Architecture Yes Yes Memory 8-MB (70 ns DRAM) 8-MB (70 ns DRAM) Video Memory 2 MB 1 MB Graphics Accelerator Yes Yes Displays 10.4" TFT 9.5" TFT 10.5" DualScan Passive Matrix Sound 16-Bit None PCMCIA Two type I or II or Two type I or II or one type III one type III PCI Bus Yes Yes MIDI Bus Yes Yes Serial Port Yes Yes Parallel Port Yes Yes SIR Yes No External Keyboard Yes Yes Port External PS/2 Yes
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Features TM5000 TM5000SE Hard Drive 524-Million Byte 524-Million Byte (500 MB) or (500 MB) 810-Million Byte (772 MB) on VL Local Bus Internal Pointing Yes Yes Device 1-5
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Environment Environment This section provides information on the optimum operating environment for your TM5000 Series notebook computer: Temperature o o Operating: 50 to 95 F o o (10 C to 35 C) o o Storage: -4 to 140 F o o (-20 C to +60 C) Relative Humidity (Noncondensing) Operating: 20% to 80% Storage: 10% to 90% Shock: Operating: Maximum 6g pulse in X, Y, and Z orientations Storage: Maximum 60g pulse in X, Y, and Z orientations Vibration: Operating: Sinusoidal 5 to 20 Hz limited
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Usage Usage ❑ Never pick up or carry your unit by the LCD. ❑ Never use the computer in harsh environments where it could be subjected to rapid temperature changes and excessive dust. ❑ Never expose the computer to excessive vibration. ❑ Never expose the hard disk or floppies to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by audio system speakers or telephone handsets. ❑ Be sure the wall outlet supplies the voltage required by the AC Adapter. Check the labels on the bottom of the computer ca
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Usage Caution: In the rare event that you should see or smell anything that indicates overheating (smoke or a strange smell): 1. Turn the power to the off (s) position. c 2. Disconnect the AC Adapter from the power source. 3. Remove battery pack(s). 4. Contact your Texas Instruments dealer. 1-8
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Standby and Suspend Standby and Suspend Standby and Suspend modes may be used to put your computer to "sleep" whenever it is not actively being used. These two modes assist in saving battery power and allow you to make some hardware configuration changes without turning the computer off. To enter the Standby mode, press Fn-F4 (Standby). This puts your computer into a light sleep and saves battery power. To come out of Standby, press any key. To enter the Suspend mode, press the Suspend b
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Safety Ring Safety Ring Your TM5000 Series computer comes with a safety ring. To physically secure your computer, complete the following steps: 1. Insert a thin, sharp instrument into the space on the right side of the computer just above area displaying a lock. Release Metal Safety Ring Metal Safety Ring 2. Carefully push out the metal safety ring. 3. Use a cable to connect the safety ring to a secure source. 1-10
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Rear Port Covers Rear Port Covers The ports on the rear of the TM5000 Series computer are protected by plastic covers. To open these covers, press the button. Push Button to Open Opening the rear port covers When the notebook is in storage or not in use, you may close the rear port covers by pressing each downward until they click into place. 1-11
